Large Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) is seeking an RN who has experience working with OPWDD in a home setting.

Salary : $100k - $110k excellent health benefits, PTO and 401k.

Schedule Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the patient/family situation for nursing and health related problems.
• Provides nursing care to patients requiring part time or intermittent professional nursing care at home.
• Develops and coordinates the plan of care specific to the needs of individual patients in conjunction with all health team members.
• Instructs and supervise patients, caregivers, LPNs, and home health aides in aspects of patient care as appropriate.
• Reports significant conditions/symptoms to the patient’s physician and modifies the plan of care accordingly.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Educates the patient/family regarding the disease process, self care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Consults with and refers to other professionals or agencies in the community concerning patient needs
• Interprets to patient/families Agency policies, procedures and federal/state/local laws and regulations affecting service or entitlements.
• Documents, on a timely basis, all nursing service provided to patients as well as periodic reports to coordinate care and remain in compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Systematically plans for discharge from service.
• Effectively manages document flow and confidentiality of patient records as per Agency policy.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and adherence to agency policy as well as state/federal regulations governing home care service.
• Participates in program evaluation, research, educational programs and other agency activities as appropriate.
• Maintains sufficient service productivity to meet agency goals and objectives.
• Participates in activities to enhance professional growth.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff.
• Participates in the student nurse program as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oasis experience preferred

Qualifications:

• License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years experience as a registered nurse in either Medical/Surgical nursing or home care
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in the home setting.
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Able to drive with automobile in good working order and available for use in the field.
• Ability to master basic computer skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road